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It is a sad reality, but many employees face sexual harassment at work. Anyone can be harassed sexually, but women face this kind of harassment on a disproportionate basis. Knowing what to do when you’ve been harassed is not easy. The following tips can help you....
Workplace sexual harassment can be difficult to prove. For instance, you may claim that you experienced quid pro quo sexual harassment when your boss offered you a promotion in exchange for sexual favors. But your boss may deny that this conversation ever occurred. So...
Sadly, some employees experience sexual harassment in their workplace. This can occur in different ways, one of them being quid pro quo sexual harassment. Here is what to know about this type of sexual harassment: What is it? Quid pro quo is Latin for 'something for...
Sexual harassment in the workplace can make an employee feel uncomfortable and unsafe. The behaviors of a co-worker or employer may clearly have sexual intent, such as inappropriate touching or asking for sexual favors. However, many employees are victims of subtle...
Because California is an at-will employment state, private-sector employers can legally change an employee's status at any time. An employer can reduce hours or pay if the reason behind the reduction does not violate federal or state laws. Reducing an employee's hours...
Workplace sexual harassment continues to be a reality for far too many people. Many who suffer do not understand they have legal options to end it or do not feel that what is happening to them would qualify. There are two legal concepts you can use to bring a claim....
Talking to coworkers can be a great way to relieve stress at work. However, it's important to understand that these conversations can quickly turn inappropriate. What's considered harmless by one person may be seen as sexual harassment by another. As such, employees...
In California, workplace sexual harassment is more than an unwanted advance. It is considered an infringement on your rights as an employee and a violation of both state and federal laws. The following covers the basics to provide awareness of how to protect yourself...
Some victims of sexual harassment refuse to report the incident due to embarrassment or fear of retaliation. In other cases, victims may doubt whether their experience falls under sexual harassment. They may think they are merely overthinking or incorrectly...
A California appeals court has struck down an agreement that would have made a former General Electric product sales specialist settle her sexual harassment claim through arbitration. The woman claims that she was subjected to almost constant sexual harassment while...